TK-7980 Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 What grit sandpaper should I use to sand down helmets and whatnot to prime them for painting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr4nky Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 I went with 240, then 320 and finally wetsanding with 600 grit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I wetsand with 400, prime, wetsand with 800, paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7980 Posted September 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I went to the hardware store the other day and found types like coarse, fine etc etc. Do the sandpapers you're talking about come in a specific grain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Go to auto supply stores, or check in the auto section of a department store. It'll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7980 Posted September 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Yeah I know, but I mean 220 fine or 220 coarse etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 400, 600 and 800 wet / dry paper is all very fine. It's usually dark gray in color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7980 Posted September 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Oooooooooooh ok. I see now. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langy Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 if it helps... i usually flat between coats with 600 wet and dry then after painting, flat the final coat of paint with 1200 grit wet and dry paper, (then polish the helmet..oooerr missus...with color restorer...aka...t-cut..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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